3. What you'll do

You’ll work in places like theatres, holiday centres, hotels, cruise ships, community centres and clubs. You may also work at festivals, or in private homes (especially if you’re a children's entertainer).

Your performance may include:

singing

stand-up comedy

playing music

tribute acts

magic

children’s entertainment

mime

You may specialise in one skill, or combine several to create an act. You could perform solo or as part of a group.

When not performing, you’ll also spend time:

finding and rehearsing new material for your act

attending auditions

looking after costumes or equipment

dealing with your finances and administration

promoting your act

If you work on a cruise ship or at a holiday centre, you may have extra duties like organising children's activities and looking after holidaymakers.

You might also combine performing with other types of work, like teaching or running workshops for children or adults.

4. Salary

The amount you earn will depend on what you can charge and how many bookings you get. You could earn £7 to £47 an hour, or £60 to £200 a performance.